Avenues New York vs French-American School of New York - Harbor Campus

	A Avenues New York New York, United States	F French-American School of New York - Harbor Campus New York, United States
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year $15,725 - 75,300	Fees / year $39,660 - 46,825
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 15 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Spanish	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2012	Opened 1980
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The New York campus is located at 259 10th Avenue and 536 W 26th Street in the West Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The campus is adjacent to the High Line Park and a short walk from Hudson Yards. By public transport, it is accessible via the subway (C, E, 1, or Path to 23rd Street) and by bus on the M23-SBS and M11 routes.	Location Three campuses are located in Westchester County, New York: Manor Campus in Larchmont (Nursery–Grade 3) at 111 Larchmont Avenue; Village Campus in Mamaroneck (Grades 4–8) at 145 New Street; Harbor Campus in Mamaroneck (Grades 9–12) at 320 East Boston Post Road. It is a private international day school and bilingual.
Stages	Stages Small World (ELC) – Nursery through Kindergarten; Lower Division (Grades 1–5); Middle Grades (Grades 6–8); Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)	Stages Nursery through Grade 12 (N-12); Manor Campus (Nursery–Grade 3); Village Campus (Grades 4–8); Harbor Campus (Grades 9–12).
School type	School type Independent school	School type Private international day school; bilingual.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning specialists provide strategies to support learning needs. The Acceleration Center offers small-group or targeted instruction in math, Chinese, English or Spanish for Lower Division students, with teaching by Avenues faculty and outside providers.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Nursery through Kindergarten day runs 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. with a schedule including arrival, Morning Meeting, snack, specials, Literacy and Math blocks, a World Course, lunch, rest, outdoor time, and Closing Circle.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Selby Busing (Nursery–12th Grade) is a private bus service provided at an additional cost. Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) Busing (Kindergarten–6th Grade) is provided to all eligible students; bus stops are typically within 0.25 miles of home. M23-SBS and M11 bus routes also serve nearby stops for access to the campus.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - One-time general application fee for Avenues New York: USD 175. - Financial-aid application fee charged through the school's Clarity platform: USD 65 (covers Clarity applications). Tuition fees (annual) — 2026–27 academic year - Nursery–Grade 12 (annual, comprehensive): USD 75,300. This annual tuition is comprehensive and explicitly includes books and materials, lunch and snacks, athletic uniforms, all field trips, transport to/from activities, and educational technology (e.g., iPads and MacBooks). - Small World (toddlers) — annual rates by schedule: - Small World 1s (one-year-olds): 2 days — USD 15,725; 3 days — USD 20,525. - Small World 2s (two-year-olds): 2 days, half day — USD 23,550; 3 days, half day — USD 31,250; 5 days, half day — USD 45,100; 5 days, full day — USD 75,300. - Small World tuition is described as comprehensive for the listed schedules and includes materials, snacks, and field trips. Per-term detail - The school publishes annual tuition amounts as shown above. A published per-term breakdown (for example, by semester or term) is not provided in the publicly posted tuition materials accessed. Parents should note the annual amounts above when calculating per-term values for budgeting. Billing schedule and payment terms - Admissions rounds and parent reply deadlines are published for the admissions process (First Choice Round and Regular Notification) and include specific parent reply dates by division; these dates are used for confirming enrollment offers. Examples of reply deadlines: ELC (Small World–Pre-K) reply deadline March 3; Kindergarten reply deadline February 10; Grades 1–8 reply deadline February 24; Grades 9–12 reply deadline March 6. These admissions reply deadlines are published as part of the admissions calendar. - A detailed public billing schedule (e.g., invoice dates, required enrollment deposit amounts, installment dates, late payment penalties) is not published in the tuition and admissions materials that were available. The school's tuition page describes what the annual tuition includes but does not show a standard term or installment billing schedule in the publicly posted materials. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable to Avenues New York; the New York campus is a day school (no boarding program listed). Other costs or fees - The annual tuition is described as comprehensive and includes many routine costs (books, materials, lunch/snacks, athletic uniforms, field trips, activity transport, educational technology). Optional supplementary program fees may be charged for: personal purchases at the school store or café, after-school enrichment programs, summer camp, international programs (study abroad), and transportation to/from school if offered as an optional service. These items are described as optional extras outside the comprehensive tuition. - Uniform requirement: Avenues New York lists a uniform/dress code requirement; athletic uniforms are explicitly included in the comprehensive tuition. Any additional uniform items beyond standard issued athletic uniforms or optional branded items available at the school store may be an extra cost. Refund information (withdrawals / refunds) - No publicly posted, detailed refund or tuition-withdrawal policy (for example, prorated refunds, deadlines for refundable deposits, or conditions under which tuition is refunded) was found in the tuition and admissions materials accessed. Specific refund or withdrawal terms are not published in the public tuition pages reviewed. Fee payment options (methods) - The publicly available tuition and admissions pages reviewed do not list a comprehensive set of accepted payment methods (for example, specifying credit card, bank transfer/wire, ACH, check, or online payment portals) for tuition or enrollment deposits. The application and financial-aid platforms referenced (OpenApply for admissions listings and Clarity for financial-aid applications) use their standard payment workflows for application processing, but a specific, publicly posted list of accepted tuition payment methods and transactional instructions was not provided in the materials accessed. Summary of items not publicly specified in the materials accessed - Per-term invoicing amounts and an official billing-installment schedule (how the annual tuition may be divided into terms or installments) are not published in the school's publicly posted tuition or admissions material accessed. - Specific enrollment-acceptance deposit amounts (if any), the timing and refundability of deposits, explicit tuition refund/proration rules on withdrawal, and an explicit list of accepted tuition payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, check, etc.) are not published in the tuition and admissions pages reviewed. (For reference: annual tuition figures and Small World schedules above are the school's published 2026–27 tuition listings; application-fee and financial-aid application-fee amounts are published in the admissions/third-party application listings and the Clarity guidance document cited.)	Fee details Tuition (annual) — 2026/2027 academic year - Nursery (Petite Section): USD 39,660. - PreK (Moyenne Section): USD 39,660. - Kindergarten (Grande Section): USD 39,660. - Grade 1 (CP): USD 42,030. - Grade 2 (CE1): USD 42,030. - Grade 3 (CE2): USD 42,030. - Grade 4 (CM1): USD 42,030. - Grade 5 (CM2): USD 42,030. - Grade 6 (6ème): USD 42,030. - Grade 7 (5ème): USD 42,030. - Grade 8 (4ème): USD 42,030. - Grade 9 (3ème / 9th): USD 46,825. - Grade 10 (2nde / 10th): USD 46,825. - Grade 11 (1ère / 11th): USD 46,825. - Grade 12 (Terminale / 12th): USD 46,825. Per-term / installment equivalents (illustrative) - Annual tuition amounts above are stated per school year. The school offers multiple payment plans; shown below are straightforward per-payment equivalents for the stated annual tuition (rounded to the dollar): - Two-payment plan: each payment = 50% of the annual tuition (e.g., Nursery: USD 39,660 -> two payments of USD 19,830). - Ten-month plan: monthly installment = annual tuition ÷ 10 (e.g., Nursery: USD 39,660 -> USD 3,966 per month before any deposit or deductions). The Ten-Month plan carries an administrative fee of USD 45 per student. - Single-payment plan: full balance due by the single-payment deadline (see Billing schedule below). Application / registration / enrollment fees - The school charges an initial registration / advanced tuition deposit commonly described in published admissions material as USD 4,000 per student (first registration / advanced tuition deposit). This deposit is an upfront commitment applied toward tuition at enrollment. Billing schedule and payment terms - Balance calculation: the balance due is the total tuition less any enrollment deposit and less any financial aid or other approved deductions. - Payment-plan options and deadlines (standard structure): - Single-Payment Plan: balance (less the enrollment deposit) due in Smart Tuition on or before June 1 (single payment). - Two-Payment Plan: balance (less the enrollment deposit) split 50/50; payment #1 is due directly to the school on or before June 1 and payment #2 in Smart Tuition on or before November 1. - Ten-Month Payment Plan: the balance (less the enrollment deposit) is paid in ten equal monthly installments, billed in Smart Tuition on or before the 1st of each month beginning in April through January. The Ten-Month plan is assessed a USD 45 annual administrative fee per student. Payments on Smart Tuition are automatically debited on the 1st or 15th of each month according to your enrollment schedule. - Timing for new enrollments: if enrollment is completed before specific calendar cutoff dates the initial payments due will follow the schedule posted by the school (early-April start for ten-month plans, and staged due dates for enrollments received in subsequent months). Any enrollment received after the school's posted cutoff for the year may require approval. Payment methods and billing platform - Billing platform: tuition and installment plans are processed through Smart Tuition. Payments are set up via the school's enrollment portal / resources. - Accepted payment methods (school-stated): wire transfer and check; Smart Tuition payments are automatically debited on scheduled dates. Contact the school business office for bank details for wire transfers and check-payee instructions. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The French-American School of New York is an N–12 day school; it does not offer boarding and therefore no boarding fees apply. Other fees and typical additional costs - Ten-Month administrative fee: USD 45 per student (assessed for the ten-month payment plan). - Tuition Refund Plan premium: the school participates with a Tuition Refund Plan; coverage details and claim rules (medical and non-medical withdrawal benefit percentages and effective periods) are published in the school's Tuition Refund Plan brochure. The plan's brochure specifies benefit levels (for example: medical withdrawal benefit typically pays 75% of unused insured fees under qualifying conditions; non-medical withdrawals and dismissals have specified coverage percentages and waiting-period rules). Premium cost is calculated for each family and is detailed in enrollment materials; premium payment is due within ten days after the first class day when the plan is purchased for the year. - Registration / re-registration fees and enrollment deposits: the school's published materials show a one-time first-registration / advanced tuition deposit (USD 4,000 is commonly stated in published school profiles) that is credited toward the student's tuition. See the school's admissions/enrollment materials for the contract terms for that deposit. - Optional/occurrence-based charges that families should plan for (itemized amounts vary by student and program): - Course- or grade-specific charges (lab fees, materials, IB exam fees, external exam fees where applicable). - Lunch / cafeteria charges and optional meal plans. - After‑school programs, extended-day care, or enrichment clubs. - Transportation (school bus or contracted routes) where available. - School spirit apparel / branded merchandise available through the school's online shop. The school maintains a branded apparel shop for purchases of spirit wear. Refund information - Tuition obligation: your enrollment contract establishes a family's obligation for the full annual tuition for the academic year. The school's policy is that the school cannot unilaterally cancel the full tuition obligation; families are offered an insurance-based Tuition Refund Plan to protect against unforeseen withdrawal or dismissal. The Tuition Refund Plan brochure explains covered reasons, the applicable benefit percentages (for example, medical withdrawals and certain dismissals/conditions have specified payout percentages of unused insured fees), waiting-period rules, and claim procedures. Premiums and written notification deadlines for the Tuition Refund Plan are set out in the enrollment materials (notification/enrollment in the plan must be made by the stated deadline; premium payment terms are in the brochure). Notes on billing contacts and plan administration - Business/plan administrator contact: the school lists a plan administrator for tuition questions; for payment-plan and billing administration families should contact the school business office and the school's designated Smart Tuition contact as shown in admissions materials. For financial aid administration and questions, the school lists a named contact in Admissions/Financial Aid. Summary — headline items for a parent - Annual tuition (2026/2027) is published per grade (listed above). - The school requires an enrollment/advanced tuition deposit (commonly USD 4,000 per student in published admissions materials) applied to tuition at enrollment. - Payment options: single payment (due June 1), two payments (50/50: June 1 and Nov 1), or ten monthly installments (April–January) with a USD 45 administration fee for the ten-month plan. Smart Tuition handles installment billing and automatic debits; wire transfers and checks are accepted for payments to the school. - The school is a day school (no boarding fees). - The school offers a Tuition Refund Plan that specifies coverage percentages and claim procedures; the plan brochure defines refund/insurance mechanics and premium timing. Premium cost is shown in enrollment materials and is payable as described in the Tuition Refund Plan brochure. If you will place these fields into an external database, use the annual tuition figures above for each grade and record the available payment-plan structures and the listed additional fees (USD 45 ten-month admin fee; USD 4,000 initial registration/advanced tuition deposit as published).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details World Elements framework guides the curriculum, integrating rigorous academics with real-world experiences. Lower Division (Grades 1–5) offers a transformative academic program in two languages. Middle Division (Grades 6–8) fosters innovative thinkers with an increasing sense of ownership for their learning. Upper Division (Grades 9–12) develops architects of lives that transcend the ordinary through rigorous and joyful learning experiences. Language immersion runs from 12-month-olds through 5th grade in Mandarin or Spanish.	Curriculum details FASNY is a bilingual, bicultural N-12 day school with three campuses in Mamaroneck and Larchmont, NY, educating over 700 students. It offers two programs: the French-American Program and the International Program, which begins in Grade 1. The school is accredited to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and the French baccalaureate, and all graduates earn a New York State high school diploma. In preschool, the program is French immersion starting at age 3, with Nursery 80% French and 20% English and PreK–Kindergarten 70% French and 30% English; the curriculum centers on six core areas: language acquisition, mathematical concepts, science exploration, social studies, arts and sports, and social-emotional skills, with curriculum interconnected across themes and languages. English as a Second Language and French as a Second Language instruction are available throughout the curriculum to support entry at various grades. In High School, the International and IB programs are taught in English and offered as an option alongside the French-American program.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are studying at colleges and universities around the world, including the University of Chicago, Harvard, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Submit a preliminary application form as soon as possible and ahead of the deadlines. Avenues has two admission rounds for the 2026–27 academic year: First Choice Round (binding) and Regular Notification. First Choice Round decisions were released on December 12, 2025. Regular Notification accepts applications until January 8, 2026, and notification and parent reply dates are published below. Late applications may be considered for any remaining openings after Regular Notification. Application timeline by round: • First Choice Round: Preliminary Application Form Due November 1; Application Completion Deadline November 19; Notification Date December 12. • Regular Notification: Preliminary Application Form Due December 1; Application Completion Deadline January 8; Notification Date January 30–February 20. Regular Notification Dates by grade are: ELC (Small World–Pre-K) February 20; Kindergarten January 30; Grades 1–8 February 9; Grades 9–12 February 13. Parent Reply Dates by grade are: ELC March 3; Kindergarten February 10; Grades 1–8 February 24; Grades 9–12 March 6. Global Admissions provides cross-campus transfer opportunities to São Paulo when appropriate. The school hosts virtual and in-person events to connect families with campus leaders, faculty, and current students; events include Parent Introductory Events (All Grades) and campus tours with the listed dates. For questions about admissions, the team can be reached via the contact channels listed on the admissions page.	Admissions Want to enroll your child at FASNY? Submit your application today! Applications and Admissions Step 1: Submit your online application The submission of applications to FASNY is done online. To do this, go to the Application Space: once your account is created, please follow the instructions provided. We will require a non-refundable application fee of $150. Upon receipt of your application, the Admissions Office will send you a reminder email with the list of documents needed to complete your file. If you have omitted any documents at the time of submission, you can of course upload them later from your Application Space. The deadline to submit your application is December 15, 2025. If you apply after this date, we will certainly review your file, but you will be placed on a waiting list and we will send our decision based on remaining places available. Step 2: Schedule your Discovery sessions Individual interview After submitting your application, the next step is to schedule a 45‑minute phone interview with the Admissions Office from your admissions portal. This step is mandatory in the FASNY admissions process. It is for us to get to know your family and to answer any questions you may have at this stage. Meetings & Discovery We also encourage you to attend our virtual “Meet and Greet” sessions: small discussion groups that will allow you to learn more about FASNY and the unique experience the school offers to its students and to their families. To participate, please select a date from your Admissions Space. Visits You can also schedule a virtual or in‑person visit from your admissions space. Our photo gallery also allows you to view our campuses in pictures. Step 3: confidential evaluation form due by December 15 A confidential evaluation form must be completed by the teacher (or teachers) currently responsible for your child's education. We ask you to send this form to the teacher as early as possible via your Admissions Space. The teacher must return the completed document to us by December 15, 2025. Once the teacher has completed and returned this form, you will receive a notification and the list of documents added to your file will be automatically updated. Step 4: Meetings with students and placement interviews Two scenarios: your child is currently enrolled in the French system, or your child is enrolled in an American (or foreign) system. If your child is currently enrolled in an institution accredited by the French Government (French school or AEFE network): in accordance with the directives of the French Ministry of Education, we will decide on the student's admission based on the school reports and the recommendations provided by the teachers. In some cases, FASNY reserves the right to directly contact the head of the school or the teachers of the school in question to gather further information about the student. Depending on the chosen program, and for greater flexibility, virtual or in‑person evaluations may take place. The dates will be confirmed in December. For students from CP to terminale: evaluations last about 45 minutes and focus on prior learning. We assess the student based on five criteria: reading comprehension; writing skills; oral expression; mathematics; and, if relevant, French (note: French is not a prerequisite to be admitted to FASNY). Step 5: Complete the financial aid application by February 1 (optional) All families wishing to apply for financial aid must complete the corresponding forms by February 1. We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity within our community and strongly encourage any deserving student to apply. A family's financial situation should not be an obstacle to enrolling children at FASNY. We have put in place a substantial financial aid program to assist families with limited resources: currently, FASNY provides about $2.3 million in financial aid to 17.6% of its students. The Financial Aid Team works closely with the TADS/SSS organization to identify the specific needs of families and to support them effectively in their steps. If you have questions, please consult our dedicated page for more information. Step 6: Transcripts due by January 10 Transcripts and report cards must be provided by January 10, 2026 to secure priority review of your application. You can upload these transcripts and reports directly to the Admissions Space. What documents are requested exactly? For students previously educated in the French system, these are the quarterly reports. For students not educated in the French system, we request: - Transcripts of all grades obtained by the student in their previous schools. - The interim reports corresponding to the current school year (2025-2026): these are the report cards. We recommend that families contact their child's current school as soon as possible to obtain the documents within the deadlines. Generally, these reports are provided to families every term, but some schools only provide semester reports, which may affect your schedule; if this is the case at your school and you anticipate a delay in document delivery, please notify the FASNY Admissions Office immediately. - Some schools provide families with progress reports detailing student progress over the term: these are progress reports. If applicable, please share these documents with us. Quick access to the Admissions Space Step 7: FASNY communicates its decision On February 6, 2026, you will receive an email notifying you of FASNY's decision regarding your child's admission. Please note that if you submitted your application after the December 15, 2025 deadline (see step 1), you will receive the notification after February 6, 2026: the calendar will depend on the date you submitted your application and the number of places still available. Regarding the allocation of financial aid and scholarships, you will receive notification directly from the Financial Aid Office. We invite you to consult this page for more information. Step 8: Confirm your child's enrollment at FASNY If your child is admitted to FASNY, we ask you to confirm their enrollment by March 10, 2026 to guarantee a place at the school. To confirm enrollment, please: - Return the enrollment contract duly signed (you can submit it online), and - Pay a deposit of $3,000 by check, bank transfer, or online (a link to the Smart Tuition platform will be provided). This deposit, which covers part of the tuition for the start of the year, is non‑refundable. Our upcoming appointments Harbor Campus Virtual Tour (Grades 9-12) March 19 Manor Campus Virtual Tour April 2 Manor Campus Virtual Tour April 23 Access and complete your file from your Admissions Space at any time! Live Locally, Learn Globally Harbor Campus (Grades 9-12) – 320 E Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Manor Campus (N-3) – 111 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538 Village Campus (Grades 4-8) – 145 New Street, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Admission Criteria - Applicants to Pre‑School for the 2025‑2026 school year must be born before December 31, 2022, and must be toilet trained before the start of classes in September. - Non‑French‑speaking children can enroll at FASNY in preschool (PS, MS, and GS) and at any level in the International pathway. - Students applying to the Franco‑American pathway must possess the level of French required for their level in order to follow the National Education program. General information - The school offers ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) instruction throughout schooling. Any non‑English‑speaking student can be admitted at any level without knowledge of English. - We strongly encourage families to enroll their children from the earliest age so they can benefit from a bilingual learning environment. - The number of places available in Kindergarten (Grande Section) is limited, so we strongly recommend that French‑speaking families apply in Middle Section (Moyenne Section). - Given the limited number of places in each class level, we cannot accept all applications and must therefore establish a waiting list. Live Locally, Learn Globally Harbor Campus (Grades 9-12) Harbor Campus details and address as above Manor Campus (N-3) Manor Campus details and address as above Village Campus (Grades 4-8) Village Campus details and address as above
Scholarships	Scholarships Financial aid is available for all grades—Small World through Grade 12—and the school aims to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need at the time of admission. Financial aid is need-based, not merit-based, and the aid budget is finite. If the application fee poses a hardship, a fee waiver is available by contacting waiver@avenues-ny.org.	Scholarships null
Waitlist	Waitlist Applicants not offered admission in the First Choice Round may be waitlisted or not admitted, which is a final decision for the academic year.	Waitlist —
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